From the Archives: Schindler’s Liszt
More than two decades have passed since the publication, in The New Republic, of my review…
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Michael Oren is an American-Israeli diplomat, essayist, historian, novelist, and politician. He is a former ambassador to the United States.
After Trump ‘Veto,’ Dealing with Iran is Trickier for Israel
After Trump ‘Veto,’ Dealing with Iran is Trickier for Israel Israel must negotiate directly with…
The Possibility of a New Nuclear Deal Should Raise Deep Concern in Jerusalem
My mother, a veteran family therapist, was fond of saying, “the presenting problem is not…
The Martha Road School of International Affairs
The following are the remarks written for the Wilson Center in Washington where I was…
How Does Bibi Survive?
The perennial eulogists of Benjamin Netanyahu’s career are having a banner week. Though it lacks…
Israel’s Second War of Independence
During the summer of 2024—because I could no longer bear the thought of not taking…
A Transformative Moment for the United States, Israel, and Iran
While our attention is understandably focused on the renewed fighting in Gaza, we could easily…
Our Choice Between ‘Never Again’ and ‘Again’
While deeply moving, President Trump’s recent meeting with former Hamas hostages was also depressing. Eight…
Is Israel Ready for an Immigration Wave from the Land Down Under?
Is Israel ready for a large-scale aliyah? Does Israel still want it? These questions came…
Do Not Reward Refusal and Terrorism
Fifteen years ago, the Obama administration pressured Israel to agree to a ten-month settlement freeze.…